When traveling to visit someone in Japan, it is customary to bring a souvenir (Omiyage in Japanese).
Here are suggested souvenirs in different categories and their Japanese names: Small objects—chopsticks (Hashi), tops (Koma) ; Clothing—hats (Boshi), wooden sandals (Geta) ; Food & drink—pastries (Manju), candies (Kompeito) ; Art— boxes (Hako), laquer (Urushi), prints (Ukiyo-e), sculptures (Netsuke), musical instruments (Gakki).